Duck Sauces for Egg Rolls

Elevate your egg roll experience with this irresistible homemade duck sauce recipe, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crafted from pantry staples like apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of fresh ginger, this versatile sauce offers two crowd-pleasing variations. The classic version delivers a smooth and slightly thickened dip, while the pineapple-spicy twist introduces fruity notes and a gentle kick of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this customizable recipe is ideal for pairing with crispy egg rolls, wontons, or your favorite Asian-inspired appetizers. Make it ahead and store it for up to a week for instant flavor enhancement!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 3 tablespoons Pineapple juice (optional, for variation)
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin out the mixture slightly. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Step 4

For the traditional duck sauce: Simmer the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Serve with egg rolls or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 5

For a pineapple-spicy variation: Stir in the pineapple juice and crushed red pepper flakes after step 2. Simmer for 5-7 minutes as directed, then cool to room temperature. The pineapple juice adds a fruity note, while the red pepper flakes give it a subtle kick of heat.

Step 6

Enjoy either version as a dip for egg rolls or other appetizers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(436.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772.7

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 255.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 180.9g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14.2mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 102.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 99.2%